US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities
FirstpostThe Education Department said it was opening investigations of antisemitic harassment at Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley; and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities The seal of the U.S. Justice Department. File photo/ Reuters The U.S. Justice Department said it formed a multi-agency task force on Monday to fight antisemitism in schools and universities, while the Education Department announced it was investigating five universities for alleged antisemitic harassment. Why it’s important The task force follows an executive order from President Donald Trump in which he warned “resident aliens who joined in pro-jihadist protests” that they would be deported, referring to pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses. Colleges targeted The Education Department said it was opening investigations of antisemitic harassment at Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley; and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
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